wheelchair
Other forms: wheelchairs
A wheelchair is a device people use to get around independently if they are unable to walk. You can easily navigate sidewalks, businesses, and schools in a wheelchair, as long as there are appropriate ramps and elevators available.
A wheelchair is just what it sounds like: a chair with wheels. When people have injuries or conditions that don't allow them to use their legs for walking, using a wheelchair gives them a new kind of mobility. While the earliest wheelchairs had to be pushed by another person, today you can propel a wheelchair yourself, either manually, by pushing the wheels to move forward, or using electricity.
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a movable chair mounted on large wheels; for invalids or those who cannot walk; frequently propelled by the occupant
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types:
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bath chair
a wheelchair usually pushed by an attendant, as at a spa
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motorized wheelchair
a wheelchair propelled by a motor
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type of:
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chair
a seat for one person, with a support for the back
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bath chair
/ˌwilˈtʃɛər/
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